Research Assistant - Hearing Conservation / Occupational Audiology - Leidos

Description

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Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

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Are you passionate about research studies and analyses? Leidos is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to join the Regional Hearing Conservation Team at Naval Submarine Base New London. (NSMRL). The Research Assistant will work collaboratively with the full research team, including the Principal Investigator, Research Audiologist, Research Engineer, and Research Coordinator. Under direct supervision, the research assistant will support various projects and tasks within the hearing conservation team at NSMRL.

If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now and let's get started!

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the Leidos Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more, click here!

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

The Challenge:

• Provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory and/or field-based research.

• Follow and contribute to the development of laboratory and equipment standard operating procedures.

• Use experimental equipment to investigate hearing protection devices and communication systems.

• Generate, maintain, and organize study documentation, study progress documents, and study equipment inventories.

• Perform data entry and data validation.

• Review, prepare, and contribute to project materials, reports, and manuscripts.

• Participate collaboratively in team meetings.

• Identify equipment and supplies necessary to fulfill study requirements.

• Generate tables, graphs, and other simple data visualizations.

• Setup, test, and troubleshoot experimental equipment.

• Execute all aspects of research participant recruiting. 

• Coordinate with participants and other research personnel to ensure successful protocol execution.

• Adhere to and implement scientific review board and institutional board review procedures.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed. This may include attendance and participation in required training for this role.

What Sets You Apart:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to hearing science (e.g., acoustics) or hearing science related coursework.

• Proven capability to understand and follow a research study protocol, obtain training, and seek assistance when needed, and accurately perform or assess required protocol procedures.

• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to interact and effectively communicate both written and orally with a wide variety of people.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, able to take initiative, and work well both independently and in a team environment.

• Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level, but current clearance is not required.

• Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

• Work is to be primarily performed on a government installation. The normal work week is Monday through Friday 0800 to 1630.

• Some offsite travel (~10%) may be required for data collection efforts, presentations, etc.

You Might Also Have:

• Familiarity with HIPAA and PHI/PII compliance.

• Experience conducting research involving human subjects.

• Experience working in the US federal government system.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’d like to learn more about you, apply today!

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.